Lactation Support with a CBS

Feeding Schedule

- Successful breastfeeding is established within the first three weeks of life. This could include feeding on demand or nursing every two hours. Creating a feeding schedule is important for milk production which works by supply and demand.

Pumping Breastmilk

- Manual pumps

- Electric pumps (single-person use)

- Electric pumps (multiple users)

Latch assistance

- A proper latch is essential for both baby and mom. A good latch is more effective for the baby to remove milk from the mom's breast. A proper latch will help the mom breastfeed without pain. An improper latch can lead to significant nipple pain, cracked nipples and plugged ducts.

Diet assessment

- To ensure good nutrition, breastfeeding mothers should consume at least 2000 calories per day to ensure a robust milk supply.

Breast health education

- Cracked or Sore nipples (red, irritated and scabbed skin on or around the nipple)

- Plugged ducts (A blockage in a milk duct resulting in poor or insufficient draining of the duct)

-Thrash (A type of yeast infection caused by overgrowth of candida albicans.)

-Mastitis (Inflammation of breast tissue.)

-Milk blisters (A blocked nipple pore.)

Flanges

-A flange is a funnel-shaped piece of equipment that suctions the breast during pumping and draws milk from the nipple. The correct size is important for making your pump work for you.

Storing Breastmilk

- Chart education is provided. (In home and class visit only)

Telephone/Zoom consultation 20-30 minutes $50

Home visit (private) 1.5-2.5 hours $200

Contact us for availability